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AX06 GYK

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

212,398 mi
Last recorded212,398 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 GYK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 212,398 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 212,398 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 198,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

boot hard to close

Pass 20 Aug 2019 184,698 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 184,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 171,419 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 171,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 155,560 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 155,183 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 140,982 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 129,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 103,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 65,518 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,346 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer 25%

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AX06 GYK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX06 GYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX06 GYK registered?

AX06 GYK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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